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Tom Stenlake Photography
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About this supplier
On Hitched.co.uk since 2017
Last update: September 2026
Welcome to Tom Stenlake Photography Real moments. Zero cringe. Probably a terrible joke or two.
For the couple who just said "we hate having our photo taken."
Yeah. I know. Me too, honestly. That stiff, "now turn slightly, chin down, eyes HERE" stuff makes everyone look like they're being processed for a passport. It's not you. It's the pose. And I don't do poses.
I'm Tom an wedding photographer based in Northamptonshire, working with couples across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and practically anywhere else awesome that you've somehow decided to get married at.
You know how wedding photographers are supposed to blend into the background? Yeah, that's not quite me either.
I'll be cracking a joke mid-portrait so you're actually laughing instead of doing your "camera face." Chatting with your nan between shots. Making the group photos something your guests survive, maybe even enjoy. The photos look relaxed because the experience is relaxed. Not because I stood six feet away and silently hoped for the best.
If you've always hated having your photo taken then absolutely brilliant. You're genuinely my favourite kind of couple to work with.
I've had grooms tell me within seconds of meeting me that they hate cameras. Brides convinced they're completely unphotogenic. I've never once proved them right.
Why You Probably Shouldn't Book Me:
✔️ I won't make it weird — No shouting directions across the room. No "give me fierce." No posing you like a shop mannequin. I get stuck in, read the room, keep things moving, and before anyone's really noticed — the portraits are done and you're back enjoying your day.
✔️ You'll actually enjoy your wedding day — Wild concept, I know. I'm experienced enough to know when to step back and let a moment breathe, and confident enough to round up 150 guests for a group shot without losing a single one to the bar.
✔️ I am annoyingly calm — If you're nervous about the day, I'll quietly help you feel less so. I've been known to pass tissues, crack terrible jokes at exactly the right moment, and diffuse the "27 cousins including the ones with 11 fingers and 13 toes" group shot with suspicious efficiency.
✔️ I do all the proper stuff too — Family portraits, couple shots, the works. Done well, done warmly, done without making you want to hide behind a pot plant.
💸 Currently: £200 off Full Day & Half Day packages for remaining 2026 weddings for Hitched couples.
No pressure though. Genuinely. Take your time.
I'm sure the good photographers aren't getting booked up right now. Especially not the calm, experienced ones who make camera-shy couples look incredible and happen to be offering a discount. Those are everywhere. Nothing to worry about.
💫 If you hate having your photo taken but secretly want photos you'll actually love you're exactly who I'm here for.
Get in touch. Let's make your day look as good as it feels.
Weddings with this supplier
Nicole & Matthew
7 photos
Sarah & Josh
54 photos
Jessica & Max
25 photos
Amy & Danny
19 photos
Sophie & James
28 photos
Megan & Aiden
22 photos
Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos
What does the wedding package include?
Digital supply of all edited images.
Online gallery for guests to download images free of charge after the wedding
Online print ordering
How far in advance should I contact you?
As far in advance as possible, I typically get booked over 1 year in advance
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
No
Can you travel?
Yes, northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Rutland
What is the charge for travelling?
I cover a 50 mile radius of Northamptonshire as standard. For other locations i charge a mileage charge of £1 per mile after the first 50 miles
What style of photos do you take?
Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Other
What kind of technology do you use?
Digital
Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?
I am a modern, relaxed and natural documentary style photographer who does not want to take over your wedding day
What kind of equipment do you use?
Sony professional
Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?
Yes, online Gallery
What's the delivery time for a photographic report?
1 month
Do you send all the photos taken?
Yes
Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?
Alone
In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?
Yes
Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?
Yes
Do you charge per hour or per event?
Per event
If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?
Yes
How do you charge extra time?
Hourly if required
What are the forms of payment?
Bank Transfer, credit/debit card (online payment system)
How do you work?
My style blends documentary with modern creativity, capturing your day in a discreet, romantic, and candid manner. It's perfect for couples who love natural moments over heavily posed ones
Served in
Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire
Do you have any questions?
Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews for Tom Stenlake Photography
Emily Sent on 28/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Highly recommend!
Would highly recommend Tom to everyone and anyone wanting a friendly and professional photographer. Tom blended in with all our guests and made us feel instantly at ease. Our photos are absolutely stunning & we feel honoured to have had Tom capture our special day. Thanks Tom for being the best!
Nicole Sent on 07/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Best photographer!
Tom was exceptional, I can not fault him or his work. Friendly, organised and he was just like a friend of the family.
Looking through the photos with my husband, it brought back the memories of the day, Tom captured everything.
Tom was everything i was expecting from his portfolio, relaxed, natural, capturing all the special moments and emotions.
Thank you so much for capturing our special day. Considering we don't like our photos taken, we looked absolutely fabulous 🤍
Looking through the photos with my husband, it brought back the memories of the day, Tom captured everything.
Tom was everything i was expecting from his portfolio, relaxed, natural, capturing all the special moments and emotions.
Thank you so much for capturing our special day. Considering we don't like our photos taken, we looked absolutely fabulous 🤍
Ellie Sent on 04/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Wow wow wow
Wow! Tom captured our day so beautifully. From start to finish he was a great. Communication was 10/10 and kept us informed every step of the way.
On the day he was an amazing he made us feel at ease when we were being photographed.
Thank you Tom for being a fabulous supplier and capturing our day. Making sure we can cherish and preserve our wedding day memories 💕
On the day he was an amazing he made us feel at ease when we were being photographed.
Thank you Tom for being a fabulous supplier and capturing our day. Making sure we can cherish and preserve our wedding day memories 💕
Nikki Sent on 26/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Above and beyond! Look no further!
From the first contact with Tom all the way through to the day and beyond I cannot thank him enough for being so amazing and going above and beyond.
I found Tom online and instantly fell in love with his style and how he captures natural moments. We hired Tom as our videographer and I honestly couldn’t have asked for more. We had a video call that I booked in at my own leisure by where we went through the whole process. Tom put us at ease straight away. He’s down to earth, friendly, professional but mostly so easy to speak to and engage with and I left that conversation knowing I’d definitely picked the right person for the job.
The wedding day… If I could relive my perfect day I would pick Tom every single time. He came to find me at the beginning of the day, went through a couple of things and then blended into the background. He captured all the important moments, he captured moments I didn’t even realise had happened and even captured moments that I didn’t even realise he was there.
Everything just felt natural, nothing forced, it didn’t feel like we were on a film set and we hardly noticed the cameras, microphone or being filmed.
He spoke with guests and joined in with the celebrations and my guests loved him, loved his vibe and professionalism! At the end of the day he came to find us and expressed how much he’s enjoyed working which made us feel good.
The results, I have no words, only happy tears! I will have my wedding video for the rest of my life and to pass on to our children and so on and it’s absolutely perfect! There was a couple of slight tweaks that I messaged Tom about and he got them sorted straight away. And my videos were delivered quicker than I anticipated.
If you want someone who can capture your day exactly how you want it, is responsive and willing to answer any questions and work with you to create your vision but be approachable, friendly and professional then Tom is your person! I am 100% satisfied with his service and would recommend to anyone looking for photography or videography!
Tom, thank you from the bottom of my heart! You are amazing.
A couple of screen shots from my video to show you how amazing the video looks.
I found Tom online and instantly fell in love with his style and how he captures natural moments. We hired Tom as our videographer and I honestly couldn’t have asked for more. We had a video call that I booked in at my own leisure by where we went through the whole process. Tom put us at ease straight away. He’s down to earth, friendly, professional but mostly so easy to speak to and engage with and I left that conversation knowing I’d definitely picked the right person for the job.
The wedding day… If I could relive my perfect day I would pick Tom every single time. He came to find me at the beginning of the day, went through a couple of things and then blended into the background. He captured all the important moments, he captured moments I didn’t even realise had happened and even captured moments that I didn’t even realise he was there.
Everything just felt natural, nothing forced, it didn’t feel like we were on a film set and we hardly noticed the cameras, microphone or being filmed.
He spoke with guests and joined in with the celebrations and my guests loved him, loved his vibe and professionalism! At the end of the day he came to find us and expressed how much he’s enjoyed working which made us feel good.
The results, I have no words, only happy tears! I will have my wedding video for the rest of my life and to pass on to our children and so on and it’s absolutely perfect! There was a couple of slight tweaks that I messaged Tom about and he got them sorted straight away. And my videos were delivered quicker than I anticipated.
If you want someone who can capture your day exactly how you want it, is responsive and willing to answer any questions and work with you to create your vision but be approachable, friendly and professional then Tom is your person! I am 100% satisfied with his service and would recommend to anyone looking for photography or videography!
Tom, thank you from the bottom of my heart! You are amazing.
A couple of screen shots from my video to show you how amazing the video looks.
Chloe2009 Sent on 20/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Chloe & Stuart wedding
Tom was amazing from start to finish, even picked up my son had additional needs, and done all the photo I wanted him in first before he got distracted / meltdown, I also hadn’t told him about my sons needs.
We got all the photos we wanted and more. We are over the moon with the photos we got on our wedding day.
We had getting ready photo, venue photos before I arrived, all day photos up to 8pm.
We havnt got our videos back yet but by the quality of photos I know its going to just as amazing
Thank you so much for capturing our wedding day and special moments.
Mr & Mrs Burdett
We got all the photos we wanted and more. We are over the moon with the photos we got on our wedding day.
We had getting ready photo, venue photos before I arrived, all day photos up to 8pm.
We havnt got our videos back yet but by the quality of photos I know its going to just as amazing
Thank you so much for capturing our wedding day and special moments.
Mr & Mrs Burdett
Abi Sent on 10/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Awesome photographer and videographer
I cannot recommend Tom enough as a wedding photographer and videographer. He is very professional throughout the process of booking and on the day itself. He asked all the right questions to ensure that he understood what we wanted from the day and how he could capture all the parts we were keen to focus on. He didn’t make us get loads of posed photos as that is not our style, and kept things as natural as possible. I feel his price was competitive compared to the different photographers/videographers we looked at, without compromising on quality. The turnaround was so quick too! Just over 2 weeks for our photos and just over 3 weeks for the videos. Thank you so much, Tom, you’re a true gem 💎
Bec Sent on 27/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Couldn't have got through the day without Tom!
I'm so glad we chose Tom for our wedding photography! I whittled down some favourites on bridebook, Tom stood out as his images were so natural and not stuffy or staged.
It then worked out that Tom was a recommended supplier for our venue!
All the prep in the run up to the day was really easy with Tom.
On the day Tom was incredible! Not only did he capture all the key moments in a really natural way but he directed us in how to get some lovely natural shots.
He works regularly with our other suppliers and they had spoken before to make sure they were all agreed on timings.
Tom was so supportive throughout the day. He guided me in where I needed to be and what would happen next. He knows Chicheley Hall inside out and works regularly with their team.
Thanks Tom ❤️
It then worked out that Tom was a recommended supplier for our venue!
All the prep in the run up to the day was really easy with Tom.
On the day Tom was incredible! Not only did he capture all the key moments in a really natural way but he directed us in how to get some lovely natural shots.
He works regularly with our other suppliers and they had spoken before to make sure they were all agreed on timings.
Tom was so supportive throughout the day. He guided me in where I needed to be and what would happen next. He knows Chicheley Hall inside out and works regularly with their team.
Thanks Tom ❤️
Rebecca Sent on 22/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Normanton Church, Rebecca & Jack
When we began looking for a photographer for our wedding we spent a good time looking in to all different ones. We had started to give up by by chance we came across Tom's website and instantly fell in love with his style and we booked him straight away. From meeting him the morning of the wedding Tom felt like part of the party, at times we forgot he was even there he blended in that well. A laid back, natural approach was just what we needed as myself and Jack are not one for posing in front of a camera. He made us feel at ease and kept us in the loop of what he was doing throughout the day.
Our day was very over cast and chilly, however Tom still produced some stunning photos and video footage that we are beyond happy with. We honestly couldn't have asked for a better way to remember the best day of our lives so far! The video footage has been a very big highlight to us and our friends and family with all of us sat in tears when watching the highlight video Tom had put together with two of our wedding day songs
Our day was very over cast and chilly, however Tom still produced some stunning photos and video footage that we are beyond happy with. We honestly couldn't have asked for a better way to remember the best day of our lives so far! The video footage has been a very big highlight to us and our friends and family with all of us sat in tears when watching the highlight video Tom had put together with two of our wedding day songs
Kim Sent on 19/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Back to the 80s Wedding
We came across Tom as he was one of our venues recommended photographers. After looking through his website we immediately knew that we wanted him to capture our special day.
In the lead up to the day, he couldn't of been more helpful with suggestions on coming up with fun and unique photos as we didn't like the idea of stiff rigid portraits. Once Tom knew about our plan to have the Delorean from Back to the Future, he knew exactly what work. Creating the movie poster of course!!
On the day itself, his calm and relaxed approach meant that he blended in with guests and was able to capture natural emotions. His eye for detail on our day meant that we can relive it over and over again, noticing new things each time we looked.
On receiving our gallery of photos both in colour and in black and white we couldn't be happier, he ever provided us with some wonderful Back to Future themed images.
We can't recommend Tom highly enough, from start to finish he was exactly what we wanted from a photographer and so much more.
Thank you,
Kim & Ant
In the lead up to the day, he couldn't of been more helpful with suggestions on coming up with fun and unique photos as we didn't like the idea of stiff rigid portraits. Once Tom knew about our plan to have the Delorean from Back to the Future, he knew exactly what work. Creating the movie poster of course!!
On the day itself, his calm and relaxed approach meant that he blended in with guests and was able to capture natural emotions. His eye for detail on our day meant that we can relive it over and over again, noticing new things each time we looked.
On receiving our gallery of photos both in colour and in black and white we couldn't be happier, he ever provided us with some wonderful Back to Future themed images.
We can't recommend Tom highly enough, from start to finish he was exactly what we wanted from a photographer and so much more.
Thank you,
Kim & Ant
Ben Sent on 07/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating
For couples that hate being photographed - Tom Stenlake is your person... Trust us!!
My husband is not a fan of being in front of a camera. So when I say that Tom had him - and genuinely every single person at our wedding - completely at ease, that tells you everything you need to know.
Tom's slogan is "for couples that hate having their photo taken" and he absolutely, 100% delivers on that promise. From the moment he arrived, his warmth, professionalism, and brilliant sense of humour set the tone for the whole day. In those nerve-filled moments before the ceremony, he was a calm and reassuring presence, offering advice, cracking jokes at just the right moments, and keeping everyone grounded. He felt less like a vendor and more like a guest who happened to also be capturing everything beautifully.
And on what turned out to be the hottest day of the year, Tom was on it - giving expert guidance on how to make the most of the light and conditions to get the very best shots. His knowledge and eye for detail are second to none.
The photos took our breath away. Every natural, candid moment and every carefully composed shot exceeded anything I could have imagined. They are genuinely everything and more.
If you're on the fence, consider this your sign. Book Tom Stenlake. You won't regret a single second of it. 🤍
Tom's slogan is "for couples that hate having their photo taken" and he absolutely, 100% delivers on that promise. From the moment he arrived, his warmth, professionalism, and brilliant sense of humour set the tone for the whole day. In those nerve-filled moments before the ceremony, he was a calm and reassuring presence, offering advice, cracking jokes at just the right moments, and keeping everyone grounded. He felt less like a vendor and more like a guest who happened to also be capturing everything beautifully.
And on what turned out to be the hottest day of the year, Tom was on it - giving expert guidance on how to make the most of the light and conditions to get the very best shots. His knowledge and eye for detail are second to none.
The photos took our breath away. Every natural, candid moment and every carefully composed shot exceeded anything I could have imagined. They are genuinely everything and more.
If you're on the fence, consider this your sign. Book Tom Stenlake. You won't regret a single second of it. 🤍
Hannah Sent on 06/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Phenomenal! Perfectly captured memories.
Wow, what can we say?! Tom was the dream wedding photographer you hope to get. Captured every moment with ease- but without it feeling staged. True professional from start to finish; a new venue, not a problem. Dealing with capturing animals - perfected. Always on hand to help with any last-minute outfit issues to, (having a sewing kit to hand helped save the outfit of the mother of the bride.)
Tom provided a guiding hand throughout. He takes real care to ask all the right questions before the day, to enable everything to run smoothly.
The images come back beautifully edited, and really quickly too which was so appreciated.
Would 100% recommend Tom as being part of your wedding team!
Tom provided a guiding hand throughout. He takes real care to ask all the right questions before the day, to enable everything to run smoothly.
The images come back beautifully edited, and really quickly too which was so appreciated.
Would 100% recommend Tom as being part of your wedding team!
Scott Sent on 07/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Engaging, Hassle Free, First Class Photographer!
Tom is a great wedding photographer and made the whole day a breeze for us! Really easy to deal with throughout the whole process, very contactable and quick at responding. On the day, nothing was a hassle and Tom was really engaging, getting everyone involved and thinking up some great photo opportunities for us. He helped make our special day run smoothly and he fitted right in with us all as if we'd known him ages. As for the photo's, they're first class. We would highly recommend, thank you!
Holly Sent on 04/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Simply the best!
Tom, we simply cannot thank you enough for our beautiful wedding photos.
You were such a hero on the day, we were both so nervous and you put us to ease almost immediately. Your understanding of what works both in terms of capturing pictures and making a wedding day flow smoothly was so valuable. You played a huge part in an awesome team who made the day unforgettable both for us and all of our guests.
I am so amazed by the photos you captured as we really did feel like we were just wondering around having a giggle for our portraits, totally no pressure and totally us. We could not have chosen a better photographer for the day. Again- Thank you!
You were such a hero on the day, we were both so nervous and you put us to ease almost immediately. Your understanding of what works both in terms of capturing pictures and making a wedding day flow smoothly was so valuable. You played a huge part in an awesome team who made the day unforgettable both for us and all of our guests.
I am so amazed by the photos you captured as we really did feel like we were just wondering around having a giggle for our portraits, totally no pressure and totally us. We could not have chosen a better photographer for the day. Again- Thank you!
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Tom Stenlake
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I’m Tom though you may have previously known me as James. After many years of working under my middle name, I recently decided to rebrand and revert to my birth name (it sounds way cooler) - so while the name is different, everything else remains the same. I’m still the same experienced and awesome wedding photographer and filmmaker, dedicated to capturing beautiful, timeless moments for couples on their special day.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—I’m always happy to chat!
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